Nigeria - Apply for an Electrician Licence or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for an Electrician License or Permit in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA).
2. The address and contact details of NEMSA can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for Electrician License or Permit from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form with required details and information in respective fields and sections.
6. Attest it with your signature and attach the required documents with the completed application form.
7. Submit it to the relevant authority at the office and pay the Application and license Processing fee as directed by the officials.
8. After submission, the application will be assessed and attached documents will be verified as required.
9. If the submitted information is found sufficient, the officials will proceed to issue the license.
10. The applicant will be contacted through phone or email and asked to collect the license through any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Valid proof of Identification
• Proof of residence
• Proof of electrician apprenticeship program completion
• Academic transcripts (if required)
• Fees Payment receipt
• Any supporting document (as required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency - Head Office,
4 Dar-es-Salaam Crescent,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse 2, FCT-Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: 07068681566, 08178771884
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

• Any person in Nigeria, who intends to practice as an Electrician in Nigeria, can apply.
• The applicant must have completed relevant training/apprenticeship in the field for which he/she has applied.

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely to help with the application process thereby reducing the time spent on processing as much as possible.

Required Information

• Applicant name
• Phone number
• Identification number
• Address of the residence
• Academic qualifications
• Marks and percentage
• Contact details
• Email address

Need for the Document

In order to practice as an electrician in Nigeria and provide electrical services individually, a relevant license from the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency is essential.

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